2013 Fall Movie Preview complete list

The 2013 Fall Movie Preview is a broad snapshot of films opening through Nov. 1. Release dates and other details, as compiled by Oliver Gettell, are subject to change.

SEPT. 6

36 Saints

Two New York City detectives hunt for a serial killer targeting 36 righteous individuals. With Franky G., Jeffrey De Serrano and Donna McKechnie. Written by Joey Dedio and De Serrano. Directed by Eddy Duran. Active Fox Productions

A documentary about the birth and rise of the Occupy movement, as captured by more than 100 filmmakers. Directed by Audrey Ewell, Aaron Aites, Lucian Read and Nina Krstic. Participant Media

Adore

In a seaside town in Australia, two women who have been friends since childhood are drawn into relationships with each other's sons. With Naomi Watts, Robin Wright and Xavier Samuel. Written by Christopher Hampton. Directed by Anne Fontaine. Exclusive Media

A documentary exploring the decline of American manufacturing jobs and the consequences for the nation and the economy. Directed by Nathaniel Thomas McGill and Vincent Vittorio. Variance Films

American Milkshake

A white inner-city teenager tries to fit in at school by making the varsity basketball team. With Tyler Ross, Shareeka Epps and Georgia Ford. Written and directed by David Andalman and Mariko Munro. Phase 4 Films

Best Kept Secret

This documentary follows a Newark, N.J., high school teacher as she strives to prepare her class of autistic students to survive in the adult world after graduation. Directed by Samantha Buck. Argot Pictures

Bounty Killer

In a post-apocalyptic future devastated by a war between global corporations, celebrity assassins hunt down white-collar criminals. With Matthew Marsden, Christian Pitre and Barak Hardley. Written by Jason Dodson, Colin Ebeling and Henry Saine. Directed by Saine. Arc Entertainment

Dead Before Dawn

A college kid and his friends visit an occult shop and accidentally unleash a curse that causes people to kill themselves and turn into zombie demons. With Devon Bostick, Martha MacIsaac and Christopher Lloyd. Written by Tim Doiron. Directed by April Mullen. In 3-D. Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment

In New Orleans, a yuppie couple discover their ramshackle starter home has a dark legacy, and neither a pair of inept detectives nor two hard-nosed priests provide much help. With Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant and Rob Corddry. Written and directed by Lennon and Garant. Millennium Entertainment / Gravitas Ventures

Two rookie FBI agents go undercover and face their hidden pasts as they try to bring down their childhood friends' criminal organization. With Jeremy Ray Valdez, Will Rothhaar and Walter Perez. Written and directed by Bryan Ramirez. AMC Indies

My Father and the Man in Black

A documentary about Johnny Cash; his talented but troubled manager, Saul Holiff; and Holiff's strained relationship with his son. Directed by Jonathan Holiff. New Chapter Productions

Our Nixon

This all-archival documentary about Richard Nixon's presidency features footage by three top White House aides that was seized by the FBI during the Watergate scandal and filed away for nearly 40 years. Directed by Penny Lane. Cinedigm

Populaire

In 1958 Normandy, a young French secretary with a knack for typing is taken under the wing of a slick insurance salesman and trains for speed-typing competition. With Romain Duris, Deborah Francois and Berenice Bejo. Written by Romain Compingt, Daniel Presley and Regis Roinsard. Directed by Roinsard. In French with English subtitles. The Weinstein Co.

Riddick

Stranded on an unforgiving planet and left for dead, an escaped convict wanted throughout the galaxy is forced to activate an emergency beacon knowing full well it will draw bounty hunters and mercenaries to collect his head. With Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Jordi Molla and Matt Nable. Written and directed by David Twohy. Universal Pictures

Salinger

An in-depth documentary about the life, work and legacy of the reclusive author J.D. Salinger. Directed by Shane Salerno. The Weinstein Co.

Snake & Mongoose

A dramatic depiction of the fierce rivalry between the American drag racers Don "The Snake" Prudhomme and Tom "The Mongoose" McEwen. With Jesse Williams, Richard Blake and Ashley Hinshaw. Written by Alan Paradise and Wayne Holloway. Directed by Holloway. Rocky Mountain Pictures

A Teacher

A young high school teacher's life begins unraveling when she has an affair with one of her students. With Will Brittain and Lindsay Burge. Written and directed by Hannah Fidell. Oscilloscope Laboratories

Things Never Said

An aspiring Los Angeles poet stuck in a dangerous marriage yearns to perform on New York's most famous spoken-word stage. With Shanola Hampton, Omari Hardwick and Elimu Nelson. Written and directed by Charles Murray. Ohio Street Pictures

Tio Papi

A single guy who dreams of leaving the barrio becomes the reluctant guardian of his six nieces and nephews. With Joey Dedio, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Kelly McGillis. Written by Dedio and Brian Herskowitz. Directed by Fro Rojas. Active Fox Productions

TV Man: The Search for the Last Independent Dealer

This documentary follows a television expert on a 1,000-mile odyssey to find an independent TV dealer who can fix his beloved, broken childhood set. Directed by Steve Kosareff. TV Man Productions

A biopic about Winnie Mandela, onetime wife of the South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela and a prominent, if controversial, public figure in her own right. With Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard. Written by Andre Pieterse and Darrell Roodt. Directed by Roodt. RLJ Entertainment

SEPT. 11

You Will Be My Son

A passionate, domineering French winemaker has little faith in his son to succeed him, and tensions flare when a more appealing candidate, the son of his dying estate manager, enters the picture. With Niels Arestrup, Loran Deutsch and Patric Chesnais. Written and directed by Gilles Legrand. In French with English subtitles. Cohen Media Group

SEPT. 13

And While We Were Here

While accompanying her husband on a business trip off the Amalfi Coast, a young American writer finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads. With Kate Bosworth, Iddo Goldber and Jamie Blackley. Written and directed by Kat Coiro. Well Go USA

The Family

After snitching on the mob, a former Mafia boss and his family enter the witness protection program but have a hard time adjusting to their new life in a sleepy French town. With Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tommy Lee Jones and Dianna Agron. Written by Luc Besson and Michael Caleo. Directed by Besson. Relativity Media

Fire in the Blood

A documentary examining how Western pharmaceutical companies and governments aggressively blocked access to affordable AIDS drugs in Africa in the 1990s. Narrated by William Hurt. Directed by Dylan Mohan Gray. International Film Circuit

Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction

A documentary portrait of the prolific character actor Harry Dean Stanton, who has appeared in about 250 films. Directed by Sophie Huber. Adopt Films

A documentary chronicling the last days of Neil Platt, a 34-year-old English architect, father and blogger with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Directed by Emma Davie and Morag McKinnon. SDI Productions

Informant

A documentary portrait of the radical activist turned FBI informant Brandon Darby, who was instrumental in the indictment of two young activists as domestic terrorists during the 2008 Republican National Convention. Directed by Jamie Meltzer. Music Box Films

Insidious: Chapter 2

A young married couple seek to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left their family dangerously connected to the spirit world in this sequel to the 2011 film "Insidious." With Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Lin Shaye. Written by Leigh Whannell. Directed by James Wan. Film District

Jayne Mansfield's Car

Tensions mount among a multigenerational family in 1969 Alabama as the patriarch of the clan receives word that his ex-wife has died and her English second husband is accompanying her body to the U.S. to be buried. With Robert Duvall, Kevin Bacon and Billy Bob Thornton. Written by Thornton and Tom Epperson. Directed by Thornton. Anchor Bay Films

The Muslims Are Coming

Muslim American stand-up comedians hit the road to counter Islamophobia in this comedy documentary. Directed by Negin Farsad and Dean Obeidallah. Film Buff Releasing

Red Obsession

A documentary about the rising popularity of coveted Bordeaux wines among Chinese billionaires and the effects on the world of fine wine. Narrated by Russell Crowe. Directed by Warwick Ross and David Roach. Film Buff Releasing

Sample This

A documentary about the Incredible Bongo Band and their recording of the song "Apache," which became one of the most sampled tracks in the history of hip-hop. Narrated by Gene Simmons. Directed by Dan Forrer. GoDigital

A free-spirited massage therapist develops a sudden aversion to human contact while her brother, an uptight dentist, manifests a curious healing touch. With Rosemarie DeWitt, Allison Janney and Josh Pais. Written and directed by Lynn Shelton. Magnolia Pictures

Wadjda

A rebellious 10-year-old tomboy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, tries to raise money to buy a bicycle she covets, despite her mother's concern over societal repercussions. With Reem Abdullah, Waad Mohammed and Abdullrahman Al Gohani. Written and directed by Haifaa Al Mansour. In Arabic with English subtitles. Sony Pictures Classics

SEPT. 20

Battle of the Year

A hip-hop mogul enlists a hard-luck ex-basketball coach and an all-star dance crew to win an international dance tournament where Americans haven't triumphed in 15 years. With Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso and Josh Peck. Written by Brin Hill and Chris Parker. Directed by Benson Lee. Screen Gems

When his best friend bails on him, a grad student spends his summer alone working odd jobs and encountering a series of questionable mentors in this adaptation of a David Sedaris essay. With Jonathan Groff, Denis O'Hare and Casey Wilson. Written and directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez. Screen Media

The Colony

During a new ice age, a band of survivors embark on a perilous expedition to find out what happened to another settlement they've lost contact with. With Kevin Zeggers, Laurence Fishburne and Bill Paxton. Written by Jeff Renfroe, Patrick Tarr, Pascal Trottier and Svet Rouskov. Directed by Renfroe. RLJ Entertainment

Enough Said

A divorced single mother who works as a masseuse finds her personal and professional lives uncomfortably intersecting when a new client turns out to be her new beau's ex-wife. With Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini, Catherine Keener and Toni Collette. Written and directed by Nicole Holofcener. Fox Searchlight Pictures

First Cousin Once Removed

A documentary portrait of the poet, translator, critic and teacher Edwin Honig and his struggle with Alzheimer's disease, as captured by his dear friend and cousin. Directed by Alan Berliner. HBO Documentary Films

Generation Iron

This documentary about the world of professional bodybuilding follows seven top bodybuilders as they train for an international competition. Directed by Vlad Yudin. The Vladar Co.

A renowned French chef is surprised when the president appoints her as his personal cook, and she must navigate the unfamiliar corridors of power. With Catherine Frot, Jean d'Ormesson and Hippolyte Girardot. Written by Christian Vincent and Etienne Comar. Directed by Vincent. In French with English subtitles. The Weinstein Co.

Ip Man: The Final Fight

In postwar Hong Kong, the legendary wing chun kung fu master Ip Man is reluctantly called into action once more. With Anthony Wong Chau-Sang and Eric Tsang. Written by Erica Lee. Directed by Herman Yau. In Cantonese with English subtitles. Well Go USA

Mademoiselle C

A documentary following Carine Roitfeld, the former Vogue Paris editor, as she launches a new magazine, CR Fashion Book. Directed by Fabien Constant. Cohen Media Group

Money for Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve

This documentary examines the central bank of the U.S. and the effect of its policies on the global economy and the American public. Narrated by Liev Schreiber. Directed by Jim Bruce. Liberty Street Films

Mother of George

After a joyous wedding, marital complications arise for a Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn when they are unable to conceive a child. With Danai Gurira, Isaach De Bankole and Yaya DaCosta Alafia. Written by Darci Picoult. Directed by Andrew Dosunmu. Oscilloscope Laboratories

Plus One

A college student, his wronged girlfriend and his best friend attend a wild college party that is soon disrupted by space-time anomalies. With Rhys Wakefield, Logan Miller and Ashley Hinshaw. Written by Bill Gullo. Directed by Dennis Iliadis. IFC Midnight

Prisoners

Frustrated by the police department's lack of progress in locating his missing 6-year-old daughter, a distraught father decides to take matters into his own hands. With Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Melissa Leo and Paul Dano. Written by Aaron Guzikowski. Directed by Denis Villeneuve. Warner Bros. Pictures

Rush

A drama about the rivalry between the 1970s Formula 1 racing stars James Hunt, a charismatic Englishman, and Niki Lauda, his methodical Austrian counterpart. With Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl and Olivia Wilde. Written by Peter Morgan. Directed by Ron Howard. Universal Pictures

The Short Game

A documentary following eight 7-year-old athletes as they compete in the Junior World Golf Championship. Directed by Josh Greenbaum. Phase 4 Films / Samuel Goldwyn Films

While hunting deer, a hard-up woodsman accidentally shoots and kills a young woman, then tries to cover up the crime while making off with a stash of money found near the body. With Sam Rockwell, William H. Macy and Kelly Reilly. Written by Matthew F. Jones. Directed by David M. Rosenthal. Tribeca Film / Well Go USA

Determined to get engaged before her youngest sister's wedding in 30 days, a flight attendant travels the country bumping into eligible ex-boyfriends and searching for Mr. Right. With Paula Patton, Derek Luke, Taye Diggs and Jill Scott. Written and directed by David E. Talbert. Fox Searchlight Pictures

The Citizen

Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune, an Arab immigrant wins the U.S. green-card lottery and arrives in New York City the day before the Sept. 11 attacks. With Khaled Nabawy, Agnes Bruckner and William Atherton. Written and directed by Sam Kadi. Monterey Media

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

Having previously endangered the world and then saved it from a machine that turned water into food, a young inventor learns that his contraption survived and is now creating dangerous food-animal hybrids. With the voices of Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan and Will Forte. Written by Erica Rivinoja, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Directed by Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn. Columbia Pictures

Don Jon

A handsome lothario's addiction to Internet pornography threatens to torpedo his budding relationship with a young lady who has an idealistic view of love and courtship. With Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Tony Danza. Written and directed by Gordon-Levitt. Relativity Media

Herb and Dorothy: 50x50

This documentary follows Herb and Dorothy Vogel, a retired postal clerk and a librarian who amassed an impressive collection of contemporary art, as they endeavor to give a piece of art to one museum in all 50 states. Directed by Megumi Sasaki. Fine Line Media

Inequality for All

In this documentary, the political economist and professor Robert Reich delves into the widening income gap in the U.S. and its effect on the economy. Directed by Jacob Kornbluth. Radius-TWC

Metallica Through the Never

A young roadie is sent on an urgent mission during a rock concert in this combination of narrative and live-performance film. With Dane DeHaan. Written by Nimrod Antal, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo. Directed by Antal. In 3-D and Imax. Picturehouse

Morning

Reeling from the tragic death of their only child, a husband and wife are driven apart by grief and try to find their way back to each other. With Jeanne Tripplehorn, Leland Orser and Laura Linney. Written and directed by Orser. Anchor Bay Films

Out in the Dark

Two men — a Palestinian student and an Israeli lawyer — fall in love but are confronted by the harsh realities of their two societies. With Nicholas Jacob, Michael Aloni and Jameel Khoury. Written by Yael Shafrir. Directed by Michael Mayer. Breaking Glass Pictures

The Secret Lives of Dorks

The love lives of two dorks intersect with those of a cheerleader and a football player. With Beau Mirchoff, Gaelan Connell and Vanessa Marano. Written by Nicholas Brandt and Johnny Severin. Directed by Salome Breziner. Sneak Preview Entertainment

We Are What We Are

During a torrential rainstorm, tragedy strikes a seemingly wholesome family and threatens to expose their adherence to macabre ancestral customs. With Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers and Julia Garner. Written by Nick Damici and Jim Mickle. Directed by Mickle. eOne Films

Zaytoun

Against the backdrop of the Lebanese civil war, an Israeli pilot shot down over Beirut forms an unlikely bond with one of his captors, a proud Palestinian boy. With Stephen Dorff, Abdallah El Akal and Ali Suliman. Written by Nader Rizq. Directed by Eran Riklis. Strand Releasing

OCT. 4

A.C.O.D.

A seemingly well-adjusted "adult child of divorce" is forced to once again confront his chaotic childhood when his younger brother's impending wedding reunites their bitterly divorced parents. With Adam Scott, Richard Jenkins and Catherine O'Hara. Written by Ben Karlin and Stuart Zicherman. Directed by Zicherman. Film Arcade

This documentary follows the four remaining doctors in the United States who perform late-term abortions in the wake of the 2009 murder of practitioner Dr. George Tiller. Directed by Martha Shane and Lana Wilson. Oscilloscope Laboratories

Aka Doc Pomus

A documentary portrait of the Brooklyn-born blues singer and songwriter Jereome Felder, better known as Doc Pomus. Directed by William Hechter and Peter Burke. Clear Lake Historical Productions

All Is Bright

Two French Canadians travel to New York City during the holidays to try to make a quick buck selling Christmas trees. With Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti and Sally Hawkins. Written by Melissa James Gibson. Directed by Phil Morrison. Anchor Bay Films

Bad Milo

A stressed-out office drone discovers that he has a tiny demon living in his intestine who has a habit of forcing his way out and slaughtering those who have angered him. With Ken Marino, Patrick Warburton and Mary Kay Place. Written by Benjamin Hayes and Jacob Vaughan. Directed by Vaughan. Magnet Releasing

Concussion

After getting knocked on the head by her son's baseball, a wealthy lesbian housewife chafes at her dull suburban existence and begins a double life as a high-end prostitute. With Robin Weigert, Maggie Siff and Daniel London. Written and directed by Stacie Passon. Radius-TWC

The Dirties

Two high school friends set out to film a comedy about getting revenge on bullies, but one of them begins to take the joke too far. With Matt Johnson and Owen Williams. Written by Johnson and Evan Morgan. Directed by Johnson. Phase 4 Films

Grace Unplugged

A talented young singer-songwriter's Christian faith and family ties are tested when she defies her pastor father to pursue pop music stardom. With A.J. Michalka, James Denton and Kevin Pollak. Written and directed by Brad J. Silverman. Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions

Gravity

When their shuttle is destroyed during a routine spacewalk, a veteran astronaut and a brilliant engineer are stranded in space together. With Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Written by Alfonso Cuaron and Jonas Cuaron. Directed by Alfonso Cuaron. In 3-D and Imax. Warner Bros. Pictures

This documentary chronicles the sudden rise of the unheralded Taiwanese American basketball player Jeremy Lin in 2012. Narrated by Daniel Dae Kim. Directed by Evan Jackson. Ketchup Entertainment

Muscle Shoals

A documentary exploring how the small town of Muscle Shoals, Ala., became a music Mecca, thanks in large part to Rick Hall and his FAME Studios. Directed by Greg "Freddy" Camalier. Magnolia Pictures

Nothing Left to Fear

Upon moving to the small town of Stull, Kan., a pastor and his family learn that their new home hides dark, dangerous secrets. With Anne Heche, Jennifer Stone and James Tupper. Written by Jonathan W.C. Mills. Directed by Anthony Leonardi III. Anchor Bay Films

Parkland

A dramatic account of the chaotic events at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas on the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. With Zac Efron, Paul Giamatti and Billy Bob Thornton. Written and directed by Peter Landesman. Exclusive Releasing

A documentary about the life and work of Dayton O. Hyde, founder of the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary in South Dakota. Directed by Suzanne Mitchell. Screen Media Films

The Summit

This documentary chronicles a disastrous 2008 climb to the top of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, during which 11 expert climbers died. Directed by Nick Ryan. Sundance Selects

Sweetwater

In 1880s New Mexico, a former prostitute turned doting farmer's wife seeks vengeance when her husband is killed by a power-hungry landowner, while an eccentric new sheriff arrives in town. With January Jones, Ed Harris and Jason Isaacs. Written by Andrew McKenzie, Logan Miler and Noah Miller. Directed by Logan Miller. Arc Entertainment

Two: The Story of Roman and Nyro

A documentary about songwriter Desmond Child; his lifelong partner, Curtis Shaw; and Angela Whittaker, the woman who would give birth to their twin sons. Directed by Heather Winters. Desmond Films

Vikingdom

A Viking warrior fights to retrieve a mystical artifact and save the world from the god Thor and his army. With Dominic Purcell, Conan Stevens and Craig Fairbrass. Written by James Coyne. Directed by Yusry A. Halim. Epic Pictures

OCT. 11

All the Boys Love Mandy Lane

A group of high-schoolers are thrilled when their beautiful, reclusive classmate joins them for a weekend party on a secluded ranch, but soon the revelers start turning up dead. With Amber Heard and Anson Mount. Written by Jacob Forman. Directed by Jonathan Levine. Radius-TWC

A dramatization of the heyday of the New York City punk club CBGB, which showcased such acts as the Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Blondie and the Ramones. With Alan Rickman, Malin Akerman and Justin Bartha. Written by Jody Savin and Randall Miller. Directed by Miller. XLrator Media

Forgetting the Girl

A desperate New York City headshot photographer struggles with his traumatic past and his inability to connect with the opposite sex. With Christopher Denham, Lindsay Beamish and Anna Camp. Written by Peter Moore Smith. Directed by Nate Taylor. Film Movement

I Used to Be Darker

A Northern Irish runaway drops in unannounced seeking refuge with her aunt and uncle in Baltimore, only to discover their marriage is in shambles and their relationship with their college-age daughter is strained. With Deragh Campbell, Hannah Gross and Kim Taylor. Written by Matt Porterfield and Amy Belk. Directed by Porterfield. Strand Releasing

I Will Follow You Into the Dark

Still grieving after the recent death of her parents, a young woman opens up to a new love who soon vanishes under mysterious circumstances, sending her on a frantic journey to find him. With Mischa Barton, Ryan Eggold and Leah Pipes. Written and directed by Mark Edwin Robinson. Epic Pictures

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

When his hard-living mother is arrested, a 13-year-old boy in the Brooklyn projects must fend for himself, watch over a 9-year-old kid, and dodge both neighborhood trouble and Child Services. With Skylan Brooks, Ethan Dizon and Jennifer Hudson. Written by Michael Starrbury. Directed by George Tillman Jr. Codeblack Films

Machete Kills

An ex-federale is recruited by the president of the United States to take down a crazed revolutionary and a billionaire arms dealer in this sequel to the 2010 film "Machete." With Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Sofia Vergara and Amber Heard. Written by Kyle Ward. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. Open Road Films

McConkey

This documentary examines the life and legacy of the late skier and extreme-sports pioneer Shane McConkey. Directed by Murray Wais, Steve Winter, Scott Gaffney, David Zieff and Rob Bruce. Red Bull Media House

A River Changes Course

This documentary follows three Cambodian families struggling to maintain their traditional ways of life as the modern world closes in around them. Directed by Kalyanee Mam. Migrant Films

Romeo and Juliet

A new adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of star-crossed lovers from feuding families. With Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth and Stellan Skarsgard. Written by Julian Fellowes. Directed by Carlo Carlei. Relativity Media

Shepard and Dark

A documentary chronicling the long, complex friendship between playwright and actor Sam Shephard and writer and archivist Johnny Dark. Directed by Treva Wurmfeld. Music Box Films

The Snow Queen

In this animated film, the daughter of a glassmaker must go on a journey to free her brother and defeat an evil queen who has blanketed the land in ice. With Anna Shurochkina, Ivan Okhlobystin and Galina Tyunina. Written and directed by Vlad Barbe and Vadim Sveshnikov. Vertical Entertainment

OCT. 16

Kill Your Darlings

A drama portraying the formative years of Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, Jack Kerouac and other members of the Beat Generation, including their embroilment in a mysterious murder. With Daniel Radcliffe, Dane DeHaan and Michael C. Hall. Written by Austin Bunn and John Krokidas. Directed by Krokidas. Sony Pictures Classics

OCT. 18

2 Jacks

A famous filmmaker returns to Hollywood after a long absence and seduces a beautiful woman, and 20 years later his son follows in his footsteps in this contemporary adaptation of the Leo Tolstoy short story "Two Hussars." With Danny Huston, Sienna Miller and Jack Huston. Written and directed by Bernard Rose. Breaking Glass Pictures

12 Years a Slave

In the pre-Civil War United States, a free black man from upstate New York is abducted and sold into slavery, forcing him to fight for years to survive and maintain his dignity. With Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch and Paul Dano. Written by John Ridley. Directed by Steve McQueen. Fox Searchlight Pictures

All Is Lost

When his boat is wrecked in the middle of the Indian Ocean, a lone sailor must rely on his limited resources and strength of will to survive. With Robert Redford. Written and directed by J.C. Chandor. Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions

Blood Brother

This documentary follows a Pittsburgh man who meets a group of orphaned children with HIV while traveling in India and is inspired to stay and devote his life to caring for them. Directed by Steve Hoover. Tugg

Capital

The newly installed head of a giant European investment bank schemes and clings to power when an American hedge fund company tries to take over. With Gabriel Byrne and Gad Elmaleh. Written by Costa-Gavras and Jean Claude Grunberg. Directed by Costa-Gavras. In English and French, with English subtitles. Cohen Media Group

Carrie

A re-imagining of the 1976 horror tale in which a shy girl ostracized by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother is pushed too far and explodes in a telekinetic rage. With Chloe Grace Moretz, Julianne Moore, Judy Greer and Gabriella Wilde. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Directed by Kimberly Peirce. Screen Gems

Escape Plan

An expert on structural security agrees to take on one last job — breaking out of a top-secret high-tech prison — but is then duped and wrongly imprisoned, spurring him to recruit a fellow inmate to help him escape. With Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Caviezel. Written by Miles Chapman and Arnell Jesko. Directed by Mikael Hafstrom. Summit Entertainment

The Fifth Estate

A drama based on the rise of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his quest to expose government and corporate secrets. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Bruhl, Anthony Mackie and David Thewlis. Written by Josh Singer. Directed by Bill Condon. Touchstone Pictures

A team of blasphemous ministers whose duty requires them to live in a constant state of debauchery work to keep the world safe from demons. With Clifton Collins Jr., Clancy Brown and Andre Royo. Written and directed by J.T. Petty. Lionsgate

I'm in Love With a Church Girl

A former high-level drug trafficker is torn between his old life and a new love. With Ja Rule, Adrienne Bailon and Stephen Baldwin. Written by Galley Molina. Directed by Steve Race. High Top Releasing

Big Ass Spider

A 50-foot alien arachnid escapes from a military lab and rampages across Los Angeles. With Greg Grunberg, Lombardo Boyar and Ray Wise. Written by Gregory Gieras. Directed by Mike Mendez. Epic Pictures

Paradise

After narrowly surviving a plane crash and experiencing a crisis of faith, a wide-eyed 21-year-old from a conservative Montana town travels to Las Vegas to let go of her inhibitions. With Julianne Hough, Russell Brand and Octavia Spencer. Written and directed by Diablo Cody. RLJ Entertainment

OCT. 25

American Promise

This documentary chronicles two African American boys' educational experiences over 13 years, beginning in kindergarten at the prestigious, largely white Dalton School in New York City. Directed by Joe Brewster and Michele Stephenson. Rada Film Group

Blue Is the Warmest Color

A 15-year-old French girl enters into a long, passionate relationship with an older female art student. With Lea Seydoux and Adele Exarchopoulos. Written by Abdellatif Kechiche and Ghalia Lacroix. Directed by Kechiche. In French with English subtitles. Sundance Selects

The Counselor

A respected lawyer's dabbling in the drug-trafficking business soon spirals out of control. With Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz and Javier Bardem. Written by Cormac McCarthy. Directed by Ridley Scott. 20th Century Fox

An Italian tour bus driver in Paris who has just mustered the courage to propose to his flight attendant girlfriend suddenly becomes infatuated with a young woman he spies riding a bicycle. With Nora Tschirner, Vincenzo Amato and Paddy Considine. Written and directed by Jeremy Leven. Monterey Media

Il Futuro

An adolescent girl left to care for her younger brother after their parents' death is convinced by some unscrupulous acquaintances to seduce and help rob a blind, aging B-movie star. With Manuela Martelli, Luigi Ciardo and Alessandro Giallocosta. Written and directed by Alicia Scherson. In Italian and English, with English subtitles. Strand Releasing

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

An elderly man and his 8-year-old grandson embark on a series of misadventures in this hidden-camera comedy. With Johnny Knoxville and Jackson Nicoll. Written by Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze and Jeff Tremaine. Directed by Tremaine. Paramount Pictures

The Little Bedroom

When his adult son leaves town, a cantankerous old man develops an unlikely friendship with his new nurse, who is still coming to terms with her own loss. With Michel Bouquet, Florence Loiret Caille and Eric Caravaca. Written and directed by Stephanie Chuat and Veronique Reymond. In French with English subtitles. Cinema Libre Studio

Narco Cultura

A documentary about the rising pop-culture influence of Mexican drug cartels on both sides of the border via narcocorridos, or drug ballads. Directed by Shaul Schwarz. In Spanish and English, with English subtitles. Cinedigm

Spinning Plates

A documentary chronicling the daily drama at three disparate restaurants: a cutting-edge fine-dining establishment, a 150-year-old diner and a fledgling Mexican eatery. Directed by Joseph Levy. Film Arcade

Wilde Salome

A documentary capturing actor-director Al Pacino's efforts to stage a production of Oscar Wilde's play "Salome." With Pacino, Jessica Chastain and Kevin Anderson. Directed by Pacino. Big Air Studios

Oct. 30

In the Name Of

A Catholic priest who works with delinquent teenage boys in rural Poland grapples with his sexuality. With Andrzej Chyra, and Mateusz Kosciukiewicz. Written and directed by Malgoska Szumowska. In Polish with English subtitles. Film Movement

A research team sets out to investigate and document the supernatural phenomena surrounding the disappearance of a cattle rancher's 10-year-old son. With Devin McGinn and Kyle Davis. Written by Adam Ohler. Directed by McGinn. Deep Studios

A young man discovers that he can travel through time and also meets the love of his life, but he comes to realize his gift doesn't necessarily make life's ups and downs any easier to deal with. With Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy. Written and directed by Richard Curtis. Universal Pictures

Big Sur

An author struggling with success and inner demons seeks respite in three brief sojourns to a California cabin in this adaptation of the Jack Kerouac novel of the same name. With Jean-Marc Barr, Kate Bosworth and Josh Lucas. Written and directed by Michael Polish. Ketchup Entertainment

Dallas Buyers Club

A drama based on the story of Texas electrician Ron Woodroof, who battled the medical establishment and the law after being diagnosed with HIV in 1986 and began smuggling anti-viral medications from all over the world. With Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto and Jennifer Garner. Written by Craig Borten and Melissa Wallack. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallee. Focus Features

Diana

A biopic about the last two years in the life of Princess Diana, including a secret love affair with Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan. With Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews and Douglas Hodge. Written by Stephen Jeffreys. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. eOne Films

Dias de Gracia

In Mexico City, an idealistic cop battles crime and corruption over the course of three consecutive World Cups. With Tenoch Huerta, Carlos Bardem and Dolores Heredia. Written and directed by Everardo Gout. In Spanish with English subtitles. Cinema Libre Studio

Ender's Game

In a future where a hostile alien race has attacked Earth, the International Military trains a new generation of soldiers, and a shy but brilliant boy could represent the planet's last, best hope for survival. With Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Harrison Ford and Ben Kingsley. Written and directed by Gavin Hood. Summit Entertainment

Free Birds

In this animated film, two turkeys travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving to try to get their kind off the menu. With the voices of Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson and Amy Poehler. Written by Scott Mosier and Jimmy Hayward. Directed by Hayward. In 3-D. Relativity Media

Last Love

A widowed, world-weary professor living in Paris forms an unlikely bond with a free-spirited young dance instructor. With Michael Caine, Clemence Poesy and Justin Kirk. Written and directed by Sandra Nettelbeck. RLJ Entertainment

The Last Sentence

A biographical drama about the Swedish newspaper editor Torgny Segerstedt, who waged a one-man battle against Nazism and his country's policy of appeasement. With Jesper Christiansen, Pernilla August and Ulla Skoog. Written by Klaus Rifbjerg and Jan Troell. Directed by Troell. In Swedish with English subtitles. Music Box Films

Last Vegas

Four old guys head to Sin City to celebrate when the group's sworn bachelor finally proposes to his thirtysomething girlfriend. With Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline. Written by Dan Fogelman. Directed by Jon Turteltaub. CBS Films

Man of Tai Chi

A young martial artist must compete in an underground fight club to protect his way of life. With Tiger Hu Chen, Keanu Reeves and Karen Mok. Written by Michael G. Cooney. Directed by Reeves. Radius-TWC

Mr. Nobody

In 2092, the last mortal human being reflects on his life, the choices he made and what could have been. With Jared Leto, Sarah Polley, Diane Kruger and Toby Regbo. Written and directed by Jaco Van Dormael. Magnolia Pictures

A biopic about the last days of the actor Sal Mineo, the onetime teen idol who appeared in such films as "Rebel Without a Cause" and "Exodus." With Val Lauren, James Franco and Vince Jolivette. Written by Stacey Miller. Directed by Franco. Tribeca Film

When I Walk

A documentary chronicling a young man's personal struggle with multiple sclerosis. Directed by Jason DaSilva. Long Shot Factory

<hr><strong>FOR THE RECORD:</strong> A movie listing in Sunday’s Calendar section for “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa” incorrectly said the film was written by Preston Lacy and Jeff Tremaine. The comedy was written by Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze and Jeff Tremain.